Native Instruments Connects HR Systems with Introist Automation

Native Instruments, a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based audio production and DJing, expanded its innovative reach in June 2023 when it joined forces with iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx. Together, these companies aim to create fully integrated solutions tailored to every creative task, profession, and skill level.

At Native Instruments, a customer-first attitude is central, extending even to its HR practices, where employees are seen as the primary customers. To ensure consistent and high-quality communication with its employees, the company adopted the Introist HR automation platform.

“While some HR systems offer limited automation features, Introist stands out by enabling fully tailored messages that connect seamlessly with all our systems. Messages can be sent through familiar platforms like Slack or email, eliminating the need for employees to log into multiple systems.”

— Marta Olborska, Team Lead, People Operations

Marta explains that HR systems often have difficulty communicating with each other, a challenge that Native Instruments also encountered. Finding an HR system with all the desired features is rare, so the HR team was excited to discover Introist. This modern tool connects existing systems and automates HR processes. It simplifies tasks by recognizing different time zones and automatically sending calendar invites and reminders.

“I loved Introist from the very first moment. It was straightforward and intuitive to use. The processes are displayed visually, and the user interface is simple. I enjoy exploring the platform and coming up with new ideas. Whenever I need help, the Introist team is readily available via Slack.”

— Marta Olborska

Native Instruments began by automating their onboarding process with Introist. New employees are automatically added to the onboarding workflows based on their start date and location. They receive calendar invites for presentations from various departments, team lunches, and more. While some invites are fixed, managers can modify others. Marta appreciates the flexibility Introist offers in tailoring messages, a feature that many HR systems lack.

Introist enables Native Instruments to plan HR activities up to a year in advance. For instance, after completing their first year, new employees automatically receive a satisfaction survey, allowing HR to streamline the process without manual intervention.

Looking ahead, Native Instruments plans to broaden its use of Introist by exploring employee well-being automation, such as sending vacation balance statements and facilitating sick leave reporting. Additionally, they aim to enhance proactive communication by establishing notifications triggered by data regularly reviewed by both managers and employees.

The introduction of Introist automation has made the onboarding process significantly more thorough, earning enthusiastic feedback from both managers and employees. Every stakeholder is now well-informed about their responsibilities, and fewer tasks rely on human memory, leading to smoother and more efficient workflows.

The HR team experiences less frustration with manual tasks and has more time for personal communication with employees. Collaborating with the Introist team has been straightforward and effortless, as questions are promptly addressed via Slack.

“Working with Introist has been amazing – I am absolutely in love! They have been very hands-on. I can explore the system independently and envision new use cases. But if I face a blocker, they come up with ideas and share best practices that other companies use.”

— Marta Olborska

Olborska believes that Introist can provide significant benefits not just within the HR team, but also in facilitating cross-department collaboration by streamlining workflows that overlap with other departments.